The National Association of Teachers of Singing, Inc.

Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri comprise what is known as Central Region NATS

These states are referred to as "Districts" within the National Association of Teachers of Singing, Inc (NATS). It is part of The National Association of Teachers of Singing, Inc (NATS) which was founded in 1944 and is now the largest association of teachers of singing in the world.

Driven by its mission statement, NATS offers a variety of lifelong learning experiences to its members, such as workshops, intern programs, master classes, and conferences, all beginning at the chapter level and progressing to national events. Students of NATS members have access to one of the organization's most widely recognized activities: Student Auditions. They also have the opportunity, along with members, to compete at a national level through the National Association of Teachers of Singing Artist Awards (NATSAA). For information on these and other events and competitions for NATS members and their students go to Programs, Events, and Competitions.

NATS also supports the growth and enrichment of its members through the publication of The Journal of Singing, a scholarly journal comprised of articles on all aspects of singing and the teaching of singing, written by distinguished scholars in their fields.